S14 or a Lexus Soarer - Drifting forum

Nelson · 22-10-2007, 16:58

Hi there all. Im new to this site and am looking for some advice on which car to get from some people on here. i originally wanted to buy a Nissan 200sx S14 but have just been offered a Toyota Lexus Soarer for £500.

This is an amazing car and has already been fitted with a racing exhaust system, fully adjustable racing suspension and a few other bits and pieces. However this car is and Automatic and i want a manual or a semi-automatic.

So i am wondering what all of you think I should do and whether anyone on here knows how easy it is to convert the Soarer to a semi-automatic with paddle gear changes on the stearing wheel.

Hope there is Someone on here that can help me,

Cheers Everyone.

docwra · 22-10-2007, 17:14

You have been offered a Soarer with all that tasty gear for £500??

Buy it. If you dont like it you can sell it on and make money to use for an S14

Oh, and welcome as well

robbs · 22-10-2007, 17:19

Why Would You Want To Pay To Convert To A Flappy Paddle Gear Box ????

, WHEN YOU COULD HAVE A MANUAL

garethr · 22-10-2007, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelson

...... and whether anyone on here knows how easy it is to convert the Soarer to a semi-automatic with paddle gear changes on the steering wheel.

Suprastick (assuming that it's a TT).

.

Nelson · 22-10-2007, 17:54

That Suprastick looks like a good idea i will look into that thanks. I would prefer to convert it to a manual gearbox but ive looked into the work and money involved and it is a lot. Plus the Soarer Manual Gearbox is aparantly quite rare and expensive to gt hold of.

Anyone got any other idears on how to make it a better drift car?

supra dori · 22-10-2007, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelson

That Suprastick looks like a good idea i will look into that thanks. I would prefer to convert it to a manual gearbox but ive looked into the work and money involved and it is a lot. Plus the Soarer Manual Gearbox is aparantly quite rare and expensive to gt hold of.

Anyone got any other idears on how to make it a better drift car?

hi there and welcome to dw

let me say both cars you have mentioned are very capable of skidding, on the soarer, its not that hard to convert it manual as you can use the mk3 supra turbo manual g/box (r154) and flywheel and clutch. a friend of mine is doing the conversition now

hope that helps.

SwatSniper · 22-10-2007, 18:57

Is it the V8 soarer or the 1Jz Twin turbo soarer?

Nelson · 22-10-2007, 20:07

its the 1JZ Twin Turbo engine.

does the mk3 supra gearbox pretty much bolt in then? i mean does the linkage and everything fit in without chopping into the car too much, cause there isnt much room to swing a flea in the engine bay.

cptsideways · 22-10-2007, 20:13

JZ'ness all the time

This is why you need one

YouTube - Drifting STCC Sturup Raceway

SwatSniper · 22-10-2007, 20:55

you think thats bad for room you should see the V8's bay dont know about the supra G/Box tbh ill ask some mates on the Mk3 supra forums.

Lovely car though When i had one i had it sideways everywhere in the wet and thats with the auto G/box.

**Kenny** · 22-10-2007, 21:25

MK3 supra got a 7M bellhosing which you need to get a 1J one instead to mate the gearbox to the engine. unless the supra is a JDM import already equip with 1J.

Stavros · 22-10-2007, 21:49

Even if they was the same price id get the Soarer, at 500notes its awesome.

robbie d · 22-10-2007, 22:14

ello matey good to see youve joined,you know what i think mate defo go for the soarer for that price too, you carnt say no!

Nelson · 22-10-2007, 22:54

Cheers for this everyone i think its going to have to be the soarer and a lot of work put into it.

if anyone has any other ideas or tips for turning the soarer into the perfect drift car then please let me no.

and yes robbie i did join up and thanks for telling me to as every1 seems reali helpful, cheers.

andy bird · 14-04-2008, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by garethr

Suprastick (assuming that it's a TT).

.

i know bumping old thread is gay but this seems excellent for circa £200 anyone ever tried it?

22-10-2007, 16:58	#1 (permalink)
Nelson gripper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 4	S14 or a Lexus Soarer Hi there all. Im new to this site and am looking for some advice on which car to get from some people on here. i originally wanted to buy a Nissan 200sx S14 but have just been offered a Toyota Lexus Soarer for £500. This is an amazing car and has already been fitted with a racing exhaust system, fully adjustable racing suspension and a few other bits and pieces. However this car is and Automatic and i want a manual or a semi-automatic. So i am wondering what all of you think I should do and whether anyone on here knows how easy it is to convert the Soarer to a semi-automatic with paddle gear changes on the stearing wheel. Hope there is Someone on here that can help me, Cheers Everyone.

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22-10-2007, 17:14	#2 (permalink)
docwra dorifto kingu! Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,376	You have been offered a Soarer with all that tasty gear for £500?? Buy it. If you dont like it you can sell it on and make money to use for an S14 Oh, and welcome as well

22-10-2007, 17:19	#3 (permalink)
robbs DUR-BRAIN Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FAREHAM (Almost-Portsmouth-ish) Posts: 3,395	Why Would You Want To Pay To Convert To A Flappy Paddle Gear Box ???? , WHEN YOU COULD HAVE A MANUAL

22-10-2007, 17:54	#5 (permalink)
Nelson gripper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 4	That Suprastick looks like a good idea i will look into that thanks. I would prefer to convert it to a manual gearbox but ive looked into the work and money involved and it is a lot. Plus the Soarer Manual Gearbox is aparantly quite rare and expensive to gt hold of. Anyone got any other idears on how to make it a better drift car?

22-10-2007, 18:57	#7 (permalink)
SwatSniper tail slider Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 130	Is it the V8 soarer or the 1Jz Twin turbo soarer?

22-10-2007, 20:07	#8 (permalink)
Nelson gripper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 4	its the 1JZ Twin Turbo engine. does the mk3 supra gearbox pretty much bolt in then? i mean does the linkage and everything fit in without chopping into the car too much, cause there isnt much room to swing a flea in the engine bay.

22-10-2007, 20:13	#9 (permalink)
cptsideways Pimms O'clock Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: N Dorset Posts: 1,709	JZ'ness all the time This is why you need one YouTube - Drifting STCC Sturup Raceway

22-10-2007, 20:55	#10 (permalink)
SwatSniper tail slider Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 130	you think thats bad for room you should see the V8's bay dont know about the supra G/Box tbh ill ask some mates on the Mk3 supra forums. Lovely car though When i had one i had it sideways everywhere in the wet and thats with the auto G/box.

22-10-2007, 21:25	#11 (permalink)
Kenny -NIGHTSPIRIT FAMILY- Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Corolland Posts: 3,062	MK3 supra got a 7M bellhosing which you need to get a 1J one instead to mate the gearbox to the engine. unless the supra is a JDM import already equip with 1J.

22-10-2007, 21:49	#12 (permalink)
Stavros DEYTUKURJURBS Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Posts: 9,256	Even if they was the same price id get the Soarer, at 500notes its awesome.

22-10-2007, 22:14	#13 (permalink)
robbie d doughnutter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: medway Posts: 46	ello matey good to see youve joined,you know what i think mate defo go for the soarer for that price too, you carnt say no!

22-10-2007, 22:54	#14 (permalink)
Nelson gripper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 4	Cheers for this everyone i think its going to have to be the soarer and a lot of work put into it. if anyone has any other ideas or tips for turning the soarer into the perfect drift car then please let me no. and yes robbie i did join up and thanks for telling me to as every1 seems reali helpful, cheers.